After School Activities

We encourage our students to be active and engaged in many activities. Through this they may find an interest in new things and build confidence in their abilities.

Each evening there is a choice of several activities. There is always an active choice on offer – for example football, cycling, netball or walks. Music based activities is another area which is actively encouraged. Choir and band as well as music tuition in flute, drums and guitar is available. Drama, fun cookery, geocaching, arts and crafts, hair and beauty, computer time, model club and netballgames are some of the other choices and students are encouraged to request activities they would like to try.

Outings to the local community regularly take place. This may be to have a hot chocolate with friends, to go to Cadets or Guides or to go for a walk. In winter there are weekly swim trips to Dundee or Perth and occasional outings to the cinema, karting or bowling.

I just wanted to express our thanks for all the hard work and support given to (our son) and our family since his arrival at The New School. The transformation in him is incredible and in his own words ‘I’ve never been so happy. All the teachers and staff are so nice and kind and I want to do well.

- Parent of a 12 year old boy

In such a short time in an environment that feels safe and is nurturing, our daughter has flourished. She is now able to take part and enjoys lessons, drama, music and especially sports. She now looks forward to school and has made many friends.

- Parents of a 16 year old girl

I have to thank you for the endless patience, support and guidance you have given me over the years. It is sometimes difficult to express the range of emotions one experiences with a child like (my daughter). Some are expected, some are triggered by a very small incident or comment and are totally unexpected and you are taken unawares. No matter what I have been treated professionally, politely and above al with warmth and respect for which I can’t thank you all enough.